Anterior MI/VF Arrest "The Widowmaker"
Created Sept 2016
Contact Information
Developed by: Dr. K. Clark
Developed for: Interior Health/UBC EM Residency Program
Submitted by: CHolmes
Contact Email: simulation@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: Yes (The information is provided below)
Scenario Information
Case Summary:
55 year old male with recurrent chest pain X 6 hours. Onset this am. Progressive over course of day.
Sudden increase in pain 1 hour ago. EHS called to his work. Chest pain enroute.
Given ASA and Nitro spray and oxygen by EHS. ECG and IV line by ACP crew. BP decreases to 90/50
Patient loses pulse in hallway at triage. Brought into T3
EHS IV line lost in CPR and rapid transport to resusc. room
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Interprofessional Team
Additional Target Learning Groups:
Proposed Setting:
Emergency Department
Educational Goals:
Demonstrate management of anterior STEMI, PEA & VF Arrest
Demonstrate high quality CPR and use of ACLS protocols
Demonstrate effective leadership
Peer Review Information
Clinical Content Peer Review
Clinical Content Reviewer: Unknown Reviewed on: Unknown
Notes on Clinical Content Peer Review:
Unknown
Simulation/Educational Review
Simulation/Educational Reviewer: JoAnne Slinn Reviewed on: 09/30/2016
Notes on Simulation/Educational Peer Review:
Unknown
Simulation/Educational Real Time Review
Simulation/Educational Real Time Reviewer: JoAnne Slinn Reviewed on: 09/30/2016
Notes on Simulation/Educational Real Time Peer Review:
Unknown
Extra Information
Additional Details:
Skills: ACLS, intubation
References:
HSF ACLS protocols
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